Press Kit

Davis Overview

Davis County is a place of rich cultural heritage, beautiful mountain landscapes, breath taking views of the Great Salt Lake, and unbeatable family fun. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure or a relaxing retreat, Davis County is sure to meet your vacation needs.

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Antelope Island offers white sandy beaches, over 25 miles of hiking and biking trails, as well as incredible views of the majestic Great Salt Lake. The island retreat is accessed by a 7-mile causeway that separates visitors from the bustle of the Wasatch front. Antelope Island is home to 600 head of bison (American buffalo), mule deer, big horn sheep, pronghorn sheep, coyote, and a wide variety of birds. As the island is surrounded by salt water, the opportunities to view wildlife are endless. Visitors should make it a point to visit the historic Fielding Garr Ranch located on the southeast side of the island. It is one of the oldest ranches built and inhabited in Utah (1848 to 1981 when it became a state park). Visitors should also be sure stop at Buffalo Point where, in season, they can experience tasty ranch-style meals and entertaining cowboy poetry. Antelope Island is the best place to catch the spirit of Utah’s history and see the beauty of the Wasatch front.

For those looking for some fun in the sun, Lagoon Amusement Park shows visitors how the west was fun! Lagoon is the oldest amusement park in the Intermountain West. But don’t let that fool you. Lagoon is home to new, state of the art thrill rides such as the Wicked and Spider. Guests are guaranteed to experience giant thrills and big adventure. Lagoon is also home to Pioneer Village; an old-west style frontier park. Go back in time to Utah’s pioneer days with real horse-drawn carriages, wooden boardwalks, a one room school house, and even a few outlaws. If the beach is what you fancy, head over to Lagoon-A-Beach. This aquatic playground offers the latest in water fun. Guests young and old find delight in surging slides, crystal waterfalls, bubbling fountains and even a lazy river. Visitors would be missing out if they didn’t spend a day or more at Lagoon, Utah’s ultimate amusement park.

Hill Aerospace Museum is located just off of I-15 at exit #338. This exciting museum is home to over 70 unique aircraft, missiles, and aerospace vehicles  from  throughout aviation history, that have been restored to their original condition. You don't even have to be an aviation buff, as this museum has enough to keep everyone fascinated with the evolution of flying. Be sure to stop and visit the Hill Aerospace Museum.

The Heritage Museum of Layton preserves and exhibits artifacts, documents, and photographs that trace historical, cultural, recreational, and economic development of the communities of Davis County. The museum contains over 7,000 artifacts, documents, and photographs. It is a great place to get a feel for Davis County at the turn of the century.

If you’ve ever thought model trains were neat, then you must visit S & S Railroad Park and Museum. The park, located in Farmington, is home to over 20 miniature trains that you can actually ride. That’s right; models are big enough that you can take a ride on a working model of either a coal bringing, hydraulic, or electric train. Steve Flanders created the park after he retired - just as a hobby. But when people started lining up to see his miniature trains and maybe catch a ride, he decided to open the park to the public. The park is open Monday through Thursday and trains depart every half hour.

In winter, skiers stay with us while they ski/board some of the more interesting resorts in Utah. Snowbasin is a Sun Valley property (so you know it's plush) and it was the site of the 2002 Winter Olympic downhill and Super-G races. At Powder Mountain, you'll find uncrowded and pristine slopes serviced by chair lifts, or you can go off-piste by snow cat or helicopter (for an added fee, of course). The name "Powder" Mountain is not just a marketing ploy. Ski Magazine rated it #2 in the country in both snow and value - and ninth over all in the entire US for Skier Satisfaction. They also have a terrain park and night skiing.

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